An Integrative, Empowerment Model for Helping Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth Negotiate the Coming-Out Process

Matthews, Cynthia H.; Salazar, Carmen F.

doi:10.1080/15538605.2012.678176

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“…Mental health practitioners need to familiarize themselves with LGBQ identity development models, which have slight differences and some criticisms yet common themes and some empirical support (Eliason & Schope, 2007). LGBQ youth may need assistance from practitioners as they negotiate challenges in coming out to themselves and deciding if, when, and how to come out to others (Crisp & McCave, 2007; Matthews & Salazar, 2012). Although coming out can be difficult, it can also lead youth to opportunities for affiliation, support, and coping assistance (Meyer, 2003, 2007).…”

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Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Depression Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth: A Systematic Review

Hall

2017

Journal of Homosexuality

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Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer (LGBQ) youth suffer from depression. Identifying modifiable risk and protective factors for depression can inform the development of psychosocial interventions. The aim of this review is to evaluate the methodological characteristics and summarize the substantive findings of studies examining psychosocial risk and protective factors for depression among LGBQ youth. Eight bibliographic databases were searched, and 35 studies that met all inclusion criteria were included for review. Results show that prominent risk factors for depression include internalized LGBQ-related oppression, stress from hiding and managing a socially stigmatized identity, maladaptive coping, parental rejection, abuse and other traumatic events, negative interpersonal interactions, negative religious experiences, school bullying victimization, and violence victimization in community settings. Prominent protective factors include a positive LGBQ identity, self-esteem, social support from friends, and family support. LGBQ youth may face an array of threats to their mental health originating from multiple socioecological levels.

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Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Depression Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth: A Systematic Review

Hall

2017

Journal of Homosexuality

162

145

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“…Counselors can help individuals reframe minority stress experiences in ways that promote a positive perspective and empower LGBTQA individuals, increasing their psychosocial resources for thriving (Matthews & Salazar, 2012;Riggle & Rostosky, 2012). The current secondary prevention effort was brief and general in focus.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…As a result, cultivating LGBTQA young adults' positive identities may be important to their well-being. Professional counselors who work with LGBTQA young adults frequently focus on assisting them in building skills and resources that support achieving self-acceptance and increasing self-esteem (e.g., D' Augelli, 1993;Ignatavicius, 2013;Matthews & Salazar, 2012). Building "counterspaces" that empower youth to understand their collective (LGBTQA) experience and how they may engage with the sociopolitical system to effect change are also important (Cerezo & Bergfeld, 2013).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…S. Smith & Gray, 2009). Matthews and Salazar (2012) created an empowerment model for working with LGB youth that notes intervention points and tools, including reframing of experiences and messages. In a stigmatizing environment, enhancing protective factors such as positive self-esteem, collective self-esteem, and positive LGBTQA identity through intervention exercises may be especially important to LGBTQA young adults.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cultivating Positive LGBTQA Identities: An Intervention Study with College Students

Riggle

Gonzalez

Rostosky

et al. 2014

Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling

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A brief intervention exercise focusing on positive experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning young adults and their young adult allies (LGBTQA) was hypothesized to increase positive LGBTQA identity, collective self-esteem, and individual self-esteem. Participants (N = 52) completed pretest, listened to a presentation on positive LGBTQA identities, and wrote personal narratives related to their own positive identity experiences. They then completed posttest and one-month follow-up surveys. Findings indicated that scores on all three outcomes significantly increased between the pre-and posttest but returned to baseline levels when reassessed one month later. Future research should explore ways to enhance the long-term impact of exposure to positive identity interventions on LGBTQA well-being in the current heteronormative cultural environment.

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“…The coming-out process usually experiences obstacles due to rejection from family, peers, environment, religious leaders, doctrines, and even oneself. If counselors are aware of the factors that hinder and contribute to producing positive and empowering experiences, they are better prepared to advise, warn, and discuss with their clients about the obligations and benefits gained by those around them [5]. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to formulate multicultural competencies from counselors in serving LGBT clients.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Role of Multicultural Counselors to Help LGBT Against Discrimination Due to Failure of Communication

Rachman¹,

Adityo²

2018

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Technology in Education (IC-CITE 2018)

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During their lives, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) always get discrimination from the community because they are considered 'different'. The role of the counselor upholds the values of social justice, humanism, and universal goodness that can be accepted by LGBT people so that they can rise from discrimination and obtain appropriate health services. The purpose of this study is to formulate the multicultural competence of the counselor in serving LGBT clients. This article used the literature review method. The results based on the concept of multicultural counselor competence were developed to assist LGBT clients includes counselor's understanding of assumptions, biases, and cultural values; counselor awareness about the counselee's perspective; and appropriate cultural intervention strategies. Person centered therapy counseling techniques range from ways to receive statements and communication, respect for others and understand them. Some of the characteristics of counselors are as follows: acceptance, congruence, understanding, and nonjudgemental. It is concluded that values of humanism and respect for human rights are a manifestation of the character of multicultural counselors who are open to all kinds of differences, including differences in sexual orientation and gender identity. Guidance and counseling services for LGBT ideally guide and give counseling in the name of humanity.

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An Integrative, Empowerment Model for Helping Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth Negotiate the Coming-Out Process

Cited by 27 publications

References 46 publications

Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Depression Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth: A Systematic Review

Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Depression Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth: A Systematic Review

Cultivating Positive LGBTQA Identities: An Intervention Study with College Students

The Role of Multicultural Counselors to Help LGBT Against Discrimination Due to Failure of Communication

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